There really isnt anybody that I would feel comfortable taking in the first round, Bradway said. He cannot adjust to anything he sees on the field. The officer asked Druckenmiller if he knew why she had started to cry and he said, "Maybe she was regretting what she had done," according to the tape. She declined Druckenmiller's offer of a ride and called a friend instead, he said. The jury of nine men and three women reached the verdict after about an hour of deliberations. He was there in meetings when we talked about quarterbacks. Jim Druckenmiller took his shot. John Brunner, the 49ers Midwest scout, at the time said there were three quarterbacks worthy of discussion: Arizona States Plummer, Cals Barnes and Druckenmiller. We didnt work him out. We had worked out the other guys. But you want to nip these things in the bud.. Great feel for the deep ball.. We probably would have considered (Barnes) in the second round or so but he broke his throwing wrist in the Senior Bowl. 89 Jim Druckenmiller Premium High Res Photos - Getty Images PICTURES: Jim Druckenmiller through the years [6] After the season, General Manager Bill Walsh belittled his football skills and implied that Druckenmiller would have been released but for salary cap ramifications. Earlier Thursday, the defense played a tape recording of Druckenmiller's conversation with a police sergeant the day after the alleged attack. Druckenmillers awful first season was due in part to malfeasance on the part of Policy and the front office. She was fuzzy, she didn't know what was going on around her when she awakened," assistant prosecutor Skip Schwab said in closing arguments. He was one of only three of the league's eight Opening Day starting quarterbacks to survive the entire ten-week XFL season as starter without being injured or losing his starting position. The jury of nine men and three women reached the verdict after about an hour of deliberations. Young retired after one final concussion three games into the 1999 season. Two years later, he was signed by Indianapolis in the offseason but was cut before training camp began. He was just in the wrong system.. Of the 16 quarterbacks at the combine, Druckenmillers 20 tied for the lowest score. In 2001, he had limited action as a backup with the Arena Football League's Los Angeles Avengers. I told people the continuation of the dynasty was in that decision, Walsh later said, referring to the choice of Druckenmiller over Plummer. The thought was, Hey, maybe we can play from the pocket. Then he never really got a chance.. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings: sister, Susan, wife of Jim Druckenmiller Sr. of Collierville, TN; and brothers, Dennis Onkotz and wife, Diane, of Boalsburg, PA, and Andrew Onkotz of Catasauqua, PA. He was the greatest guy. Lets take this guy. The guys in the draft room had more knowledge of him and had watched him play many times. Obviously, too, he was a pretty damn good coach and a pretty good quarterbacks coach. He had a big enough arm. An overaged prospect coming out. I think theyve all got potential down the road. I think hes a more natural thrower than Kerry Collins. I take that back. [15], On April 24, 1999, police in Blacksburg, Virginia, reported that Druckenmiller had been charged with rape, stemming from an incident in a house between 3 and 4 a.m. on March 4 of that year. There was no way.. He approaches the game the right way. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes. The McGinn Files: Drafting Jim Druckenmiller ended the 49ers Guess who made the calls? The judge held that the evidence against Druckenmiller was not sufficient to convict him and threw out the charge. When asked what he was doing by a Montgomery County assistant commonwealth's attorney, the accuser responded, "Having sex. In his second year, he led the Cardinals to the playoffs for the first time since 1947. (Thomas) Hes very popular, but weightlifting wont make a difference in a quarterback. He wouldnt be the franchise.. Druckenmiller Family Obituaries | Druckenmiller Last 49ers quarterback Jim Druckenmiller was acquitted Thursday of raping a 22-year-old woman. You want to be a Dolphin? Johnson asked. Select this result to view Jim W Druckenmiller's phone number, address, and more. He can throw it. After two losing seasons as starter, Garcia guided the 49ers to records of 12-4 and 10-6 and playoff appearances in 2001 and 02. He did not testify. [5], In the 1998 season, Druckenmiller played only two games: week 2 against the Washington Redskins and week 6 against the New Orleans Saints. He had a feeling about quarterbacks. Has a pretty good arm. Mariucci, feeling his way, didnt feel secure enough to argue against it. The last quarterback drafted in the first round by San Francisco was Steve Spurrier in 1967. I felt so comfortable in that [49ers] system. The only thing that bugs me is whether I could have done it. But, when you get down to it, youd have to say (Druckenmiller) is the best quarterback right now. The Dallas Morning News, citing several sources involved in the process, reported yesterday that Tagliabue has told associates he is considering a four-game suspension. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. The Life And Career Of Jim Druckenmiller (Story) - Pro Football He was more of a pocket guy. It was so awful. Sure, Druckenmiller replied. It ruined his career.. Everything's fine." His NFL passer rating as a first-time starter was 75.0; he improved to 98.3 as a senior. You have permission to edit this article. Your email address will not be published. Grbac, who received $20.4 million over five years, had been Youngs top backup in San Francisco for three seasons. It's turned out well. The defense contended the sex was consensual. Hes probably No. [9] In a preseason game on August 9, 2000, Druckenmiller completed 13 of 21 pass attempts in the Dolphins' 1310 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers for 141 yards including the 78-yard first touchdown drive. I wish I would have gotten a year to play, or even half a season.. Carmen and Vinny.. The woman testified that she didn't recall kissing Druckenmiller or telling him she loved him and wanted to have sex. She was devoted to them, and they adored their Auntie Diane. [16], On July 22, 1999, Druckenmiller was acquitted. We couldnt get enough room to sign our first-round draft choice. Timothy Robert Druckenmiller August 2, 1974 - December 5, 2022 Share Obituary: 3 Trees have been planted in memory of Timothy Druckenmiller. I dont see him as having a real quick release. Druckenmiller backed up Maurice DeShazo during winning seasons in 1993 and 94 before going a combined 20-4 as a starter in 1995 and 96. Needs a little more touch. Anyone can read what you share. "That's the best thing about it. If you know of an upcoming event for Debra A. Druckenmiller, please add one. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. If you get Mike Cherry or some of these guys in the right spot, they might develop into something. I had no idea where I was. Diane M. (Onkotz) Blawn, 75, of Northampton, PA, passed away on November 5, 2022. A jury in Christianburg, Va., found Jim Druckenmiller, a San Francisco 49ers reserve quarterback, not guilty yesterday of a charge of raping a 22-year-old graduate of Virginia Tech, where Druckenmiller was a star player. In New Orleans, general manager Bill Kuharich said Jim Druckenmiller of Virginia Tech was his top-rated passer. 3 behind Dan Marino and Damon Huard. I liked Pat Barnes. Ira Miller, the longtime 49ers beat writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, wrote in April 1999: Walsh raved about Jake Plummer, comparing him to Joe Montana. Recently, Druckenmiller's status with the 49ers was called into question because of repeated disparaging remarks by general manager Bill Walsh, who has never been impressed with the hard-throwing QB. Ill be honest with you: I dont think he ever improved. You dont take a guy with a broken right wrist in the first round. Plant a tree Memorial Trees B Barbara and Scott Barbella December 08, 2022 The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Timothy Robert Druckenmiller has been arranged by I just felt like I was never in the right place at the right time, he said. He is a two-time winner of the Track & Field Writers of America annual writing award and has several APSE Top 10 writing awards. The Arizona Cardinals selected Plummer in the middle of the second round (No. Jim Druckenmiller may be in bigger trouble than just losing his spot as the 49ers ' backup quarterback. Hes got all those things (toughness) but I dont see any (Favre) in him.. It was the selection of Druckenmiller, perhaps more than any other personnel move, that halted one of the leagues greatest dynasties at just short of 20 years. In the playoffs, he cracked two ribs in an NFC wild-card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles before having to depart a divisional loss in Green Bay after two series. 2 behind Young while Druckenmiller remained marooned on the third string. An anti-abortion group returned to VCU on Wednesday night, and police warned protesters not to disrupt the event's speakers. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Greg Aiello, a league spokesman, refused to confirm or deny the report. Druckenmiller, his accuser and several friends went out partying on campus in Blacksburg. Druckenmiller's Hokies won the Big East Conference championship in 1995 and 1996. You can cancel at any time. October 25, 2021 Druckenmiller's next game action was in the 49ers' final 1997 regular season game, a 389 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in which Druckenmiller was 5-for-11 for 64 yards, one interception, one sack, and one rushing yard. Nevertheless, the 49ers had so little faith in him that they signed free agent Ty Detmer in March 1998. After a year with the Dolphins in which he never took a snap, the plug would be pulled again. "I thought that Jim and her would be a good fit," Plummer said. Born in Kutztown, he was the son of the late Clarence T. and Kathryn J. If youve got to have one, hes the guy, Corrick said. The Niners in 1997 wanted to keep the quarterback pipeline flowing, and Druckenmiller was identified as their next big star. In that time he has covered prep sports, college sports, the San Francisco 49ers and 10 Olympic Games. There are no events at this time. You want to be a Dolphin? Druckenmiller said Johnson asked him in a 2017 interview with the Allentown (Pa.) Morning Call. Druckenmiller started two years at quarterback for the Virginia Tech Hokies football team. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Probably. He finished with a regular-season record of 69-67 and a postseason record of 2-4. In that game, Druckenmiller completed 4 of 6 pass attempts for 41 yards, was sacked once for 9 yards, and lost one yard on a rush attempt. He just had to make a few interesting stops along the way. After just 52 NFL pass attempts, which produced 21 completions for 239 yards, a touchdown and four interceptions, Druckenmiller was on to the next phase of his life, which eventually led him back to Memphis, where he works for a beverage distributor. 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However, because waiving him now would mean the 49ers would still take a $1.4 million hit against the salary cap, combined with the fact the team did not select a quarterback in the recent draft, probably means that Druckenmiller will remain property of the 49ers -- legal troubles notwithstanding. He never flashed., Druckenmiller didnt help himself off the field, either. Now, was he the type of guy we needed? Dan Marino, youre not going to get on the field right away. But 25 years ago, the Northampton Area High School and Virginia Tech graduate was a first-round draft pick by the San Francisco 49ers with intentions of him succeeding quarterback Steve Young. WebThe best result we found for your search is Jim W Druckenmiller age 50s in Santa Ana, CA in the West Side neighborhood. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery, Northampton, immediately following the services. Earlier this month, Cialini modeled a sequined dress on the catwalk during a 49ers-sponsored benefit fashion show at the Fairmont Hotel. I was traded literally the first day after training camp. he said. Kramer took over with the Bears after Harbaugh was released in 1994. Catholic Church in Northampton and St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin. Virginia Tech quarterback Jim Druckenmiller walks off the field in dejection with assistant coach Billie Hite after losing 41-21 to Nebraska in the Orange Bowl in At the time, the 30-team NFL had a shortage of capable quarterbacks. And he was always working hard. Druckenmiller, 26, could have faced five years to life in prison if convicted. A jury in Christianburg, Va., found Jim Druckenmiller, a San Francisco 49ers reserve quarterback, not guilty yesterday of a charge of raping a 22-year-old graduate of As the verdict was read, Druckenmiller breathed a sigh of relief and winked at a supporter sitting in the courtroom. Cerrato was fired and so, effectively, was Druckenmiller. Gary Wichard, who was Druckenmillers agent, and Cerrato were close friends. The Express-Times on Sept. 5, 1997, reported on the big opportunity for Northampton Area High School grad Jim Druckenmiller, who was named the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback for that week after starter Steve Young was injured. He hugged both of his attorneys and his parents, who were present throughout the trial. WebJay C. Druckenmiller, 80, of Kutztown, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022. [16], The accuser testified that she vaguely remembered a friend putting her to bed after a night of drinking. They won five Super Bowls from 1979-99 with Hall of Fame playmakers in Montana and Young, and none since. He escapes enough. In what would be the first and only start of his career, he completed 10 of 28 passes for 102 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. Druckenmiller has found happiness and a home and stability in Memphis. Lois M. Druckenmiller Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lois M. Druckenmiller of Allentown, Pennsylvania, who passed away on May 4, 2022, leaving to mourn family and friends. [Behind] Steve Young, youre not going to get on the field right away, Druckenmiller said. After being traded to the Miami Dolphins one week before the opener in 1999 for a pair of seventh-round draft choices, Druckenmiller was inactive almost all season as No. So he came to training camp late, but that was OK with me because we werent planning on using him anyway.. 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She passed out and awoke to find Druckenmiller on top of her. SANTA CLARA - The 49ers rid themselves of an old problem on Monday and made a move Tuesday to resolve a potential one. Jim Druckenmiller Druckenmiller has found happiness and a home and stability in Memphis. 13 and then drafting Gonzalez. I like all three of those guys. He did know what he was looking at. Ive had both of my knees worked on, I had a bulge in my back and a shin splint in my left leg. Now that Druckenmillers in there, theyre not going to pull him back up. Walsh, the 49ers Hall of Fame coach from 1979-88, returned to Stanford as its coach from 1992-94 and then to the 49ers as administrative assistant to the coaching staff in 1996.